The colors are brilliant and bright... our 15 month old is in love with it. To my surprise, it doesn't seem to be much of a battery guzzler like most toys. Only downside is it's VERY sensitive. Closing a door 15 feet a way can set it off (ever the lowest volume is still kinda loud) and it's scary/annoying/frusterating and will wake my little guy from a nap if I forget to turn it off. Worth buying, for sure though